Canada has changed the rules of its post-graduation work permit for international students
Canada implemented changes to the post-graduation work permit program (PGWP). Students who have completed a master’s degree program, even under two years, will now qualify for a 3-year PGWP, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
However, starting September 1, 2024, students enrolled in curriculum licensing agreement programs will no longer be eligible for a PGWP. In addition, the special measures for distance learning and PGWP validity have been extended until August 31, 2024.
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A post-graduation work permit is an open work permit granted to foreign students upon completion of their studies in Canada. PGWP holders are free to work anywhere in Canada for any employer for as many hours as they like.
The length of your PGWP depends on the level and duration of your study program, as well as the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
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Are all international students eligible for a PGWP?
You may be eligible for a PGWP if you graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work. A DLI is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government in Canada to host international students.
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Graduation from a DLI doesn’t automatically make you eligible for a PGWP. Check the DLI list to find out which schools have eligible programs.
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